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Microsoft's Surface Laptop Studio has three modes: laptop

How Microsoft built ‘The Frankenstein’ device during the pandemic

September 22, 2021 10:13 AM CNN Newsource

By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business When Microsoft closed its Redmond, Washington offices in March 2020 due to the pandemic, the Surface team…

Amazon's DSPs have played a critical role as the company grew rapidly during the pandemic

They took a stand against Amazon for their drivers. They say it cost them their businesses

September 22, 2021 8:50 AM CNN Newsource

By Matt McFarland, CNN Business Ryan Schmutzer and Tracy Bloemer, owners of businesses that deliver packages for Amazon in Portland, Oregon, hit…

The UK government has agreed to subsidize a major US fertilizer manufacturer at a cost of several million pounds to taxpayers in order to restart carbon dioxide production vital to Britain's food supply. The plan should allow Illinois-based CF Industries to restart one of its two UK plants and resume CO2 supplies to the food and drink industry.

UK to subsidize US company to prevent food crisis

September 22, 2021 7:50 AM CNN

CF Industries halted operations at its UK fertilizer plants because soaring natural gas prices had made them unprofitable. Carbon dioxide, a…

Shortage of EMTs, paramedics hitting El Paso hard

September 21, 2021 8:02 PM Rachel Phillips

EL PASO, Texas — The shortage in emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics is a national issue, but the president of Life Ambulance says…

If Congress doesn't raise the limit on federal borrowing soon

House OKs debt and funding plan, inviting clash with GOP

September 21, 2021 8:29 AM Associated Press

By LISA MASCARO and KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The House has approved legislation to fund the government, suspend its…

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky speaks with CNN's Erin Burnett

Airbnb CEO: Workplace flexibility is the future but there are risks

September 21, 2021 1:05 PM CNN

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky says the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule will bring back the travel…

The Federal Reserve is unlikely to take its foot off the stimulus gas pedal this week as the recovery has run into some roadblocks.

Why global investors are focused on Evergrande

September 24, 2021 1:07 AM CNN

Concerns about potential contagion from Chinese real estate giant Evergrande’s debt crisis is shaking markets. CNN’s Clare Sebastian…

The miniature James Bond DB5 includes a changeable digital license plate and an exhaust pipe smokescreen feature.

See Aston Martin’s $123,000 James Bond car for kids

September 22, 2021 1:58 AM CNN

Aston Martin and The Little Car Company have built a very cool and very expensive little James Bond DB5 with toy machine gun…

McDonald's is making changes to its Happy Meal toys.

McDonald’s reveals answer to decades-long mystery

September 21, 2021 9:03 AM CNN

McDonald’s created a social media firestorm after the fast food chain revealed what their mascot Grimace is on…

Rendering of the Manhattan office building Google has purchased for $2.1 billion.

Google expands in New York with $2.1 billion office purchase

September 21, 2021 8:15 AM CNN Newsource

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Google is dramatically expanding its office presence in New York City with a $2.1 billion purchase on…

Elizabeth Holmes moved ahead with Walgreens rollout despite internal concerns, former Theranos scientist testifies

September 21, 2021 7:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Sara Ashley O’Brien, CNN Business A longtime Theranos scientist depicted Elizabeth Holmes as prioritizing a business partnership over the…

SpaceX just brought the first all-tourist crew back from space. Here’s what’s next

September 20, 2021 3:00 PM CNN Newsource

By Jackie Wattles, CNN Business Four people, all of whom just six months ago had no formal spaceflight training, strapped themselves into a SpaceX…

Stocks see biggest drop since May; Dow down 614 points

September 20, 2021 10:11 AM ABC News, Associated Press, CNN

NEW YORK, NY — U.S. stocks had their biggest drop since May as traders worried about potential ripple effects if a debt-laden Chinese real estate…

Jason Sudeikis zings ‘SNL’ boss Lorne Michaels in Emmys speech

September 20, 2021 11:40 AM CNN

“Ted Lasso” captured four Emmys and Jason Sudeikis won his first career Emmy for his starring role in the show. During an awkward moment in his…

Many of changes coming to iOS 15 reflect how our needs have changed during the pandemic.

Apple iOS 15 is now available for download

September 20, 2021 11:25 AM CNN Newsource

By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business Apple’s latest major software update — packed with features to help people better focus, connect…

UnBiasIt relies on keyword and phrase spotting

A startup says its software can spot racial bias within companies. Will this surveillance scare employees?

September 20, 2021 9:49 AM CNN Newsource

By Rachel Metz, CNN Business Employees at Telhio Credit Union are already used to having their internal communications monitored to ensure compliance…

Elon Musk takes shots at Joe Biden after SpaceX sends civilians to space

September 20, 2021 8:49 AM CNN Newsource

By Chris Isidore, CNN Business Elon Musk mocked President Joe Biden over the weekend after Saturday’s successful splashdown of SpaceX’s…

The United States will require that adult foreign nationals traveling to the United States be fully vaccinated

US easing virus restrictions for foreign flights to America

September 20, 2021 8:45 AM Associated Press

By ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — In a major easing of pandemic travel restrictions, the U.S. will allow foreigners to fly into the…

France and US try to move forward after fallout from AUKUS

September 20, 2021 8:32 AM CNN

French President Emmanuel Macron and President Joe Biden will hold a phone call in the next few days “to move forward” following the fallout from the…

Hundreds of rivals are trying to grab market share away from Didi offering major discounts and spending lots of money on advertising.

He pushed Uber out of China. Then he got too big for Beijing

September 20, 2021 6:38 AM CNN Newsource

By Laura He, CNN Business Cheng Wei built a world-class ride-hailing app that not even Uber could keep up with in China. But Didi’s risky play…